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Butler County
Forest Home, AL
36030
36030 ZIP Code — Forest Home, AL
Butler County, Alabama
ZIP code 36030 is located in
Forest Home ,
Alabama ,
within Butler County .
It covers approximately 74.55 square miles and serves a population of
316 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 334 .
About ZIP code 36030
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($32,768) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (19%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 36030 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
316
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
74.55 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
31.8580
Longitude
-86.7928
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
334
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.2%
54.3%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
14.5%
26.3%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
21.4%
16.9%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.6%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$32,768
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 65 20.6% 18 and over 251 79.4% 65 and over 112 35.4% Median age 51.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
35.4%
Group Count % White 204 64.6% Black or African American 112 35.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.2%
54.3%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
14.5%
26.3%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
21.4%
16.9%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.6%
4.4%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 11.4% $15k–$25k 19.0% $25k–$35k 31.4% $35k–$50k 10.5% $75k–$100k 3.8% $100k–$150k 9.5% $150k–$200k 14.3% Median income $32,768
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 79.0% Renter occupied 21.0% Vacant 46.2% Single-family detached 47.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 52.8% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 5.6% 1990–1999 51.3% 1980–1989 3.6% 1970–1979 12.8% 1960–1969 5.6% 1950–1959 11.8% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 9.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 16.9% 3 bedrooms 44.6% 4 bedrooms 25.1% 5+ bedrooms 6.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 21.9% 1 vehicle 14.3% 2 vehicles 49.5% 3 or more 14.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.5% Electricity 68.6% Propane / LP gas 21.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 36 34.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 12 11.4% Female householder, no spouse 57 54.3% Households with children under 18 24 22.9% Households with seniors (65+) 62 59.0% Average household size 3.01
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 56.3% 28.4% Married 39.6% 30.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 22.2% Divorced 4.2% 18.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 7.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 15 25.4% Elementary school 23 39.0% High school 21 35.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
11.2%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Professional & management
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.5% Service 3.1% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 4.1% Production & transportation 49.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.8% Government 3.1% Self-employed 7.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 52.0% Carpool 48.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
63.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 61.0% Retirement income 21.0% Supplemental Security 22.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 25.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 47.4% High blood pressure 51.5% High cholesterol 38.8% Diabetes 18.5% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 37.2% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.9% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 35.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.7% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 26.8% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 14.9% No health insurance 18.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.5% Visited dentist 52.7% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 23.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 16 6.4%
Disability % Any disability 24.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.8% 65 and over 48.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.9% Public insurance 57.0% No insurance 11.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 310 98.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 316 100.0% Born in same state 311 98.4% Born in different state 287 90.8% Foreign born 5 1.6% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 39 12.3% French 26 8.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 4 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.2% Internet access 44.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36030
What city is ZIP code 36030 in?
ZIP code 36030 is primarily assigned to Forest Home, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36030 in?
ZIP code 36030 falls within Butler County, Alabama.
Does ZIP code 36030 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 36030 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 36030 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 36030 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36030?
31% of residents in ZIP code 36030 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36030?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 36030 in?
ZIP code 36030 observes the CST timezone.
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